The well trained and enthusiastic staff are ready to make your child's learning experience memorable.
We make learning fun and help enrich your child through many different and engaging activities.
The staff tenure ranges from one year to eighteen years employed at this center.
Overall, we have over 100 years of experience just here at KinderCare.
Many of the staff have Child Development Associate's credentials, Associate's Degrees in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
Top Rankings
17th Street KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Early Childhood Education is the backbone to a solid education. Children will have many opportunities to explore, create and challenge themselves. Our dedicated teachers create a classroom that enhances learning and socialization between the children and the teachers. With the help of our excellent teaching staff, your child will excel. Each child isunique and will be treated as individuals. Our teachers have over 100 years experience working with young children here at KinderCare. Our knowledgeable and engaging teachers will make sure that your child is having fun while learning. It is never too early to get a start on a great education. We are very excited to have you and your child become part of our family.
- One of the center's many features is to make sure that the staff and the children are safe at all times. We have a keypad entrance that requires a code. The Allentown Parking Authority monitors the parking lot at random times throughout the day. The playgrounds are all fenced-in, and we have ramp access through our back door which also requires a code to enter. Once inside, the center follows strict guidelines to ensure that all children and staff are safe at all times.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCIS, Public assistance (welfare)
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 17th Street KinderCare?
The application deadline for 17th Street KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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